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Palatine Shell Service
- Brakes
- Tires
- Car Service
“Stopped in there because of both air in my tire, and the Machine was broken, Will fixed the machine can help help me when it was very very cold outside.”
Best Truck Repair in Palatine, IL
24 mechanics listed · 11 in Palatine · 11 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Casey Automotive
“Overall I was satisfied with the service except for the right front light that they said was functioning correctly and had not worked since I bought it home I called and they told me to bring it back next week”
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Advanced Auto
“We had issues with a new/used car we had purchased and the team at Advanced Auto was able to diagnose and recommend next steps within a day and without an appointment.”
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John & Scott's Auto Repair
- Price
- Honest
- Vehicles
“I've been sending 2 personal cars and 3 company cars to John and Scott's for the past 5 years and have been completely satisfied with the work, prices, and service that they provide.”
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Action Auto Services Inc.
- Honest
- Ira
- Driving
“Incredibly knowledgeable, even diagnosed a problem correctly over the phone that I had been trying to get fixed for a year before finding this facility.”
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Stephens Automotive
- Job
- Mechanic
- Oil
“Joe Stephens the owner, Chris the manager and whole team are well knowledgeable on what is the best path to take when you bring in your car for an estimate on work.”
Listed for drivers in and around Palatine, IL, these 24 shops work on medium and heavy duty trucks. What each one says about fleet accounts, road service, inspections and hours comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Palatine, IL
Of the 24 mechanics we list here, 11 are in Palatine itself and 13 come from towns including Arlington Heights (2, 3 mi), Schaumburg (2, 6 mi) and Prospect Heights (1, 7 mi). The mechanics on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 5,419 reviews; 19 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these mechanics on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (92%), quality (86%) and value (80%). 11 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The services the mechanics on this page list most often on their websites are brake repair (3), check engine light (2), oil changes (2), wheel alignment (2) and wheel services (2). 6 list staff certifications (ASE) and 17 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 16 websites of the mechanics on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 7 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 9 are family- or locally-owned and 12 list coupons or special offers. We count these figures across the mechanics on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the mechanic before you visit.
Why does this page include shops beyond Palatine?
11 of the 24 shops sit inside Palatine; the rest come from other towns. Truck shops need land, long approaches and highway access, so they end up on the edge of town. Drivers already plan around that.
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Harry's On Rand
- Vehicle
- Mechanic
- Job
“The customer service is fantastic and very friendly, the work is done fast and they definitely know what they're doing, and the prices are very reasonable.”
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Sal's Auto Care
- Quality
- Mechanic
- Area
“Tsomo /Dan/ is very helpful, knowledgeable and most importantly he is super kind guy who really seek to understand well with you and there to solve your car issue.”
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Better Repair
- Oil
- Tires
- Pump
“And they really can fix anything on trucks and trailers of any type , especially considering the big variety of parts they stock and have available after hours !!”
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Karen Truck & Trailer Repair
“Excellent customer service, dependable and courteous”
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Windsor Auto Repair
- Mechanic
- Prices
“Very knowledgeable and honest local mechanic will fix exactly what needs to be fixed and will help explain the what and the how without trying to upsell on a dozen other services.”
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Prime Repair Inc
- Money
“Just got my truck fixed, had a problem with hub seal, very polite and professional stuff.”
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Rolando's Car Care
“Turns out the previous shop I went to was intensely deceitful, price gouging me and urging me to fix things that don't need fixing, while beating around the bush with things that *actually* need fixing.”
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Dakota K Auto Repair
“Have stayed with them for many years: one time when I brought car in, they suspected a problem for about $150 of work - later they called and said no problem.”
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Altimate Auto Repair Inc.
- Oil
- Mechanic
- Diagnosis
“If you are looking for an honest repair shop for your car whom you can trust then I highly recommend Altimate Auto Repair, Alex (Owner) is an simple and honest person.”
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Cars
“They have gone above and beyond in helping me navigate a manufacturing issue with my vehicle, even telling me when it's better for me to take my car to the dealer instead of having CARS do the work.”
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Bartel's Auto Clinic
“The presales inspection helped us doge 3 used cars that looked good, drove well, but had hidden problems that would have nearly cost the purchase price of the vehicle to repair.”
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CNS Automotive
- Oil
- Honest
- Mechanics
“I love the integrity he represents and that's why after many years of a wonderful business relationship I'm blessed that I can be a part of the CNS team!”
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Thalmann Alignment
- Drive
- Job
- Tires
“Their hours are not the most convenient if you're a working professional, and they're not very good at returning phone calls, but you can look past that.”
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Fox River Tire & Auto
- Brakes
- Oil
- Pricing
“My Dad worked with Kevin at a previous employer about 10 years ago and recommended Fox River Tire as he felt Kevin was an honest and truthful individual.”
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Lakemoor Transmissions & Auto Repair
- Pricing
- Truck
- Honest
“I first used this shop a year ago or so for my 2012 Subaru WRX for some transmission work and was more than impressed with how fast I got the car back and the pricing for parts & labor.”
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Stan's Service Station
“I'm absolutely positive I will never take my truck anywhere else besides Stan's in the future and I recommend them to anyone looking for honest service with down to earth people.”
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Hi-Tech Automotive
“This guys will fix your issues like what they did to my Range Rover Evoque that Land Rover (Hindsdale and Palm Beach branch) cannot fix their own brand.”
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Chicago Auto Center
- Vehicles
- Diagnosed
- Car Wash
“We were told that the full 4wd system needed to be replaced and would cost upwards of $6,000 even though a small part was found to be faulty (available to purchase online for around $250-300).”
Heavy Duty Truck Repair Services in Palatine, IL Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$319
Maximum cost
$3841
National Average
$484
Avg Per Hour Rates
$121
$363
$717
Average price range is based on 528 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about mechanics in and near Palatine
- “Really trust these guys with my truck. Been going to them for almost 20 years now with solid service a results.” — customer of Stephens Automotive
- “I recommend to everyone. Will be going back with my work truck, friends cars, etc.” — customer of Action Auto Services Inc.
- “Tim and his staff were extremely friendly and very detailed on what went wrong with my truck.” — customer of Cars
- “Mobile truck service on time and did a great job getting us back on the road.” — customer of Better Repair
- “Good place to have your truck serviced. Nice tire selection and reasonable prices!” — customer of Better Repair
Excerpts from public reviews of the mechanics listed on this page.
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